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Hints FOR EaAter.

1t is taken for granted that every mother
in tho land knows how to color eggs for Eas-
ter, but ii by chance ignorance ~ this sub
ject does exist, it Is suggested that analine
dycs-for sale in all drug stores at small
cost-bo resorted to. Directions come with
these dyes In localities where even these
may not be obtained the eggs may be deco
rated by tying up in bits Of colored calico
and boiling until tho color has left tho calico
to make its Impress on the eggs.
Tho Martha Washington Easter Souve-
Mrs" delight children and are easily made.
Draw Oh an egg shell that has been relieved
Of its contents face. Next paste OH q high
crowned bonnet made Of tissue paper and
finish the bottom with q wide plated high
paper collar.
A pleasant surprise to children consists Of q
blown egg shell filed with tiny chocolate and
cream drops or other confectionery, the
opening of the tops whero the candy is put in
being sealed over, with colored picture or
ribbon bow.
Another Easter delight consists of small
cakes in form Of eggs merely frosted over
with icing.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-04-08
Emancipation.

Was Abraham Lincoln's emancipation proc.
lamation one actually freeing all the slaves OF
conditionally freeing them! F.
Tho PROCLAMATION Sept. %, 1862 declared
the presidents intention to prosecute the war
for the purpose Of restoring the Union; that it
was his intention, at the next meeting of
congress, to recommend some practical meas
ure of assistance in emancipation to those
states which would voluntarily accept it. He
announced that on JAM /, 1868, all persons
held as slaves within any state or part of state
wherein the people were in rebellion should be
thenceforward forever free. The final proc
lamation was issued Jan. /, 1868, and desig-
mated the free states and parts of states. On
June Q, 1862, a law had been passed forbidding
slavery in the territories. On Jan. 81, 1865,
article IL, amending the constitution Of
the United States, prohibiting slavery, was
submitted to the states for their action. On
Dec. IL, 1SC5, the secretary of state declared
the amendment adopted, and tho Fourteenth
amendment QS57-S forbade compensation.
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NURSERY TABLE WITH BATH.

This table, with lid and bath set in, may be
made of whire deal inside. The height of the
table here illustrated is 21a feet, the length Is
So feet and tho width little less than feet.
An edge inches high goes around the top Of
the table. This and tho top itself are covered
with zinc cut out 2 feet 81 inches long and
foot wide in the middle, to hold bath foot
S% inches deep. The water in the bath can
be let out through, hole in the bottom into
tub or other vessel placed underneath and
stopped with a cork when required The lid,
fastened to the table part with hinges, may
be turned down when tho baby has had its
bath; on a mattress placed over this the child
can be laid and partly dressed, the rim Of the
table, ~ inches high at the back and 3s4
inches on each side, preventing the mattress
from slipping off. Curtains drawn through
brass rods fastened OH with rings screwed in
and each G3 inches wide and 275s long, edged
with frill of the same material inches wide,
Topped back with cord, finish the lower part
Of the table. This convenient arrangement
may be made as plain or decorative as is de-
sired
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A Funeral Ring.


VIII you please give description Of those rings
given out by the relatives Of deceased person
IN OLD Times In New England? A. NJ.
About the middle Of the Eighteenth century
1T was customary upon the death Of member
OF family among the weather. classes to
have made number of funeral memorial
finger rings, to be given to mourneis. Tho
rings were usually of, say, 10 carat gold, and
often set with precious stones Sometimes,
instead Of the setting, there would be a fat
place on which would be engraved some ap-
proprfate devise, such as cherubs heads. On
the outside was an inscription, G. g., Pardon
Jones. obi. Ap. 9, 1850. Act 49," A favor
ite setting was a coffin of some dark stone.
Some Of these coffin rings are now in the
possession Of New England families, and are
perhaps the most perfect marks that remain
Of the righteousness Of Puritan days.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-04-08
oueHIoNs AND ANSWERS.
Quaint u "a Curious Questions Interest.
ing for All to Know.

Quaint ssd Curious Questions Interest.
ing for All to Know.
I. In tn poem called "Maclane's Child," by
Charles Mckay, what did Maclane do TO wrong
Evan' Infer to the passage;
soon forgiveness, naughty man;
Youvcinjured me before the clan;
And AougLt but blood shall wipe away
Theihsme have endured to-day.
Q. In the last stanza Of "Iow He Saved st.
Michaels," what does the limo mean
Nc might read who RANT W.. A.
I. The poem was based ON legend OF 10th.
buy Hail. Scottish legends arc very nu-
merous, and very limited number Of the
whole havo found their way into books
known In this country. The probability Is
that tho author Of tho poem selected legend
that met his eye In some rare book; at least
ono not to be found in this country.
2. "Hc who runs may read" is an old say
Ing, and signifies that thing Is so plain that
even the most hurried people may understand
IT,
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AtmOsplleres.

Do the sun and planets possess atmospheres
similar to that OF the earth: STUDENT.
They do. The spectroscope is now reveal
ing what these atmospheres are composed Of.
That of the sun contains, besides hydrogen
and other gases, the vapors of solids aud
liquids highly heated, iron vapor being one Of
the principal constituents. The atmosphere
of Venus and Mars appear to be similar to
that of the earth; those of Neptune, Saturn,
Uranus and Jupiter differ from our atmos-
phere. 1t is probable that they possess SO
high temperature as to keep solids in state
of vapor and to be slightly self luminous Tho
Moon shows no trace of atmosphere.
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Short Wasted Frocks for children.

Short WASTED frocks, with long, full skirts,
will continue to DO worn by tiny girls from 2
to years old. Colored Bingham, lawn and
white dresses are made with yoke waist, leg
Of mutton sleeve and full skirts, hemmed and
tucked. Tho yoke and sleeves of colored
ginghams are often made Of white muslin,
the yoao daintily tucked an feather stitched,
with embroidered edg;ng set along the lower
edge, turned upward. Tho belt is of inser-
ton, and n sash Of the colered material, about
six inches wide, tri,elned across the ends, is
fastened at the sides Of tho belt and tied in q
bow behind A bias puff Of the colored ma.
terial is sometimes placed across the shoulders
of the yoke. suggesting separate guimpc.
Heavy corded whito pique, white bourette
striped cloths and smooth striped cloths in
two shades of gray or brown will be the
favoritc materials for walking coats for tiny
girls the coming season.
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tlBrace I'D

You are feeling depressed, your appetite is
poor, you are bothered with headache, you
are fidgety, nervous, and generally out of
sorts, and want to brace up. Brace up but
bitters, which have for their basis very
cheap, bad whiskey, and which stimulates
you for an hour, and then leave you in
worse condition than before. What you
want is an Alternative that will purify your
blood, start healthy action of liver and kid
ed health and strength. Such a medicine
you will find in Electric Bitters, and only %
cents bottle at
H. G. DAYS Drug Store
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The Cabinet.

Will you please state If the cabinet or chiefs Of
departments at Washington were originally estab-
lshe6SEs they are nowr HisroRY.
Washington's cabinet consisted Of secre-
tary Of state, or foreign affairs, as this de-
partlnent was then called; SECRETARY Of the
treasury; secretary Of war, which included
the navy, and attorney general. The post
master general was not considered cabinet
officer till invited to cabinet meetings by
Jackson in 1879 The navy department was
established in 1888; the department of the in
terror in 1849
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Filtered Water.

Filtered water is usually regarded as a
luxury, vet it would he well if it were in.
Guided among tho necessities Of every well
ordered household. Much sickness, Of which
the origin seems wrapped in mystery, would
undoubtedly be averted by the use of more bat
filtered water. Water may DO most inviting
to the eye and agreeable to the tasto and yet
contain the germs of diseases that may term
mate our existence or make it chronic misery.
When it is not practicable to filter the water
used for drinking purposes, if there is any
doubt about its purity, boil it and let it cool
before using
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The Light BRIGADE.

What was the object of the celebrated charge
of the Light brigade at Balaklava during the
Crimean war? Had any order been givenI
g. R.
On Oct. q, 1854, Balaklava. in possession Of
the Allies, was attacked by the Russians who
stormed four redoubs, feebly defended by
Turkish troops, but were repulsed by the
Highlanders and defeated by the English
heavy brigade, and made no further effort to
advance. Capt Nolan purported to bring
an order from Lord Lucan to the Earl Of
Cardigan for the capture of certain Russian
guns. Cardigan led his light brigade Of 600
cavalry against the enemy and cut his way
back under terrible fire from the Russian
batteries. Only $50 men returned. Capt.
Nolan, who bore the disputed order, was the
first to fall, thus cutting of an important
chain Of evidence as to the responsibility for
the useless sacrifice.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-04-08
An Insurance Ouestiou.

If insure my house and pay the premium to Q
broker and he fails to pay it to the company, can
recover in case of loss? INSURANCE.
The decisions i'll several states are that the
broker is the agent Of the insured and not Of
the company. But the company gives credit
when it delivers the policy without receiving
the cash premium, either to the broker or to
the insured or to both. II it afterward mott
fies the insured that on account of the pre-
MUM net being paid it will not be bound in
case of loss there would be question of its
liability. Without such notice the company
could he made to pay.
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SPRING BONNET.

The stylish bonnets and hats represented in
our cuts were designed for Harper's Bazaar,
md are pleasing examples of New York fash
ions in trimmed millinery. The French capote
shown in the first cut is made of black tulle
pulled between rows Of jet beads. Tho brin
is edged with black straw lace dotted with
fine jet beads. 1t is slightly notched in the
top of the front, and the trimming Of Charles
X. pink silk.lace is drawn through this notch
on the hair. Tho flowers are chrysanthe-
NUNS Of the same new pink shade, with some
green leaves. Black ribbon strings with pi-
cot edge.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-04-08

A woman who knows says: l wonder
when, if ever, women will find out that cream
or white wells are the only becoming ones. A
woman with any intelligent regard for her
eyes, as a matter Of course, wears no veil at
ali. a conscientious regard for ones COM
p.exion is the commoner form of Intelligence,
however, and this at least should dictate that
soft colors set of pretty skins better than
brighter ones. whilo they lay less unpleasant
emphasis on defects.
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The Spring Months

Are undoubtedly the best in which to puri-
fly the blood and strengthen the system, be-
cause at this time the body is most suscepti-
BILE to the.beneficial effects of reliable med
icine like Hoods Sarsaparilla. The feeling
of debility, langor, and lassitude caused by
the changing season, is entirely overcome,
and scrofula. and all humOrs are expelled
from the blood by the powerful reviving and
purifying influences of Hoods Sarsaparilla.
Do not delay. Take Hoods Sarsaparilla
1t is made by c. l. Hood & Co., apOtheca-
ries Lowell, Mass. Sold by all druggists.
100 doses 81.
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origin Of Comets.

While agreeing in general with the theory
that comets have their origin beyond the
limits Of the solar system, Professor Daniel
Kirkwood' finds proof, he AYERS, that some of
those Of short periods are minor planets,
whose orbits in the asteroid zone have been
changed through the perturbing influence Of
the large planets. The third comet of 1884,
for instance, seems to have been drawn from
the Asteroids by Jupiter in May, 1875.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-04-08
Handsome Rugs.

Very handsome are some newly imported
Chinese Angora rugs of rich, creamy white,
the hair very thick, fine, silky and waved.
These rugs, by 8 feet in dimensions.
cost something like So each. Smaller
ones, in squares, cost about s1.75, and
are very handsome to lay before book
shelves or easy chairs. The larger ones
are very handsome for the fireplaces and for
the polished floors of halls It is claimed that
these rugs dye beautifully and clean easily.
In new Smyrnas Of domestic manufacture a
novelty in designs Is the woven imitation
of an outspread tiger skin on q garnet ground.
At a short distance the deception is very COM
plete
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RcccDtlOH Dav.

On reception days lady wears plain,
rich dress, but takes care never to be over
dressed at home. When visitors enter she
rises and seats them so as to have, II possible,
a word with EACH. She is on the alert to no.
ticc recent arrivals that she may be sure to
speak to every guest.
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Cavern Theory Of Earthquakes.

Some doubt fs thrown upon the cavern
theory" or the minor earthquakes by the pub
LEGATION of Prot. O'Reillys catalogue Of
British earthquakes and its accompanying
map The data show that during the period
embraced in the view, Ireland hos been less
subject to earthquakes than England and
Wales. In the face Of this revelation is the
fact that Ireland is remarkably and exces-
sively undermined by cavernous formations,
so that If they really give rise to earthquake
shocks. it should have suffered more from
them than any other country represented.
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De.iccatcd Bodies From Dakota.

Five bodies taken by miner from a cave
in the Bad Lands Of Dakota and sent to the
Smithsonian institution, are simply dried up,
not petritied They are, however, in a re-
markable state of preservation. Scientific
men who have seen them say they belong to
a race which existed 1900 years ago. This
will be q very important addition to the col
lection of desiccated bodies now OH exhibition
in the national museum
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES 1T 81!

pared to furnish all classes with employment at home
the whole Of the time, for their spare moments Bus
mess new, light and profitable. Persons Of either sex
easily earn from 50 cents to $500 per evening", and
proportional sum by devoting all their time the bust
ness, Boys and girls nearly as much as men,
That all who this may send their address. and test
the business, make this offer. To such as are not
satisfied will send dollar pay for the trouble
of writing. Full particulars end outfit free. Address
GEO. SrINsoN & Co., Portland, Me.
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Save the Feathers.

Do not throw away hen and turkey feath-
crs, but strip up the two side plun,es from the
stems, throw into bag, close tho mouth Of
tho bag and rub hard between the hands Or on
wash board. The stripped plumes will mass
together forming delicate downy substance,
with sufficient quantity Of which can be
made q light warm quilt, as acceptable as
regular elder down one
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Stir together one pint Of molasses, one quart
flour, one tablespoonful salt, two-thirds cup
Of suet, chopped fine, one teaspoonful soda,
three pints blackberries, blueberries or
chopped apple; boil three hours and serve
with rich sauce. Common brown bread tins
steam quicker than solid melon molds.
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CREAM OR WHITE Wells ARE THE
MOST BECOMING ONES.

All About the New Hats and Donncts
Designed for Spring Wcar-short
Wasted Frooks with Long, Full Skirts
for clny Girls.
With the near approach Of Easter, womon's
thoughts turn naturally to the consideration
Of spring millinery. Few, II any there be,
who would willingly so without new bon
not to all Easter Sunday service The shops
arc full of cay hued cspotes and hats of one
style or another. 1t may DO truly said Of tho
majority of these CONNECTIONS that they are
unusually attractive and becoming.
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Letters Of Coincidence.

viii you ple,se inform me whether letters Of
coincidence Sc. ID be answereds D. v.
1t is not breach Of etiquette to fail to reply
to letter Of coincidence. Usually such letters
are very numerous and to rer y to all of them
would be a very melancholy work, and only
serve to keep the writer's mind dwelling on
the bereavement.
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Their Business Booming.

Probably no one thing has caused such
general revival of trade at
II. &c DAYS Drug Store.
as their giving away to their customers SO
many free trial bottles of DIR. Kings New
Discovery fer consumption. Their trade is
simply enormous in this very valuable arti-
Gle from the fact that it always cures and
never disappoints. Coughs, colds, asthma,
Group and all throat and lung diseases
quickly cured. You can test it before buy
ing by getting trial bottle free, large size
81. Every bottle warranted.
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WRe wise with Speed:

So said Young. Straws show which way
the wind blows, and there are score OF
symptoms any one of which show catarrh.
Neglected it will rob the blood of its purity
and the system of its strength. Get DIR.
Sage's Catarrh Remedy. 1t cures even long
standing cases, as thousands testify, and
should be used for colds i'm the head, which
often result in confirmed catarrh.
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Queries.

I. Please give the correct pronunciation Of the
Spanish names Mercedes and Dolores
=. In various English novels have seen the ex.
pressons lin the circumstances" instead of "un-
der the circumstances" and different to" instead
OF different froIn." Which forms are correcti
INQUIRER.
l. Mer-say-thace, Do-lo-race; accent on sec
ond syllable In each case
q Custom makes ''under tho circum-
stances" correct. 1t is better to say ''differ-
ing FROM"
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Adulteration of White Lead.

To ascertain II white lead has been adulter-
ated by permanent white or sulphate of
baryta-the commonest adulterant, boil q
small quantity of it in glass test tube with
nitric acid diluted with an equal measure of
water The white lead dissolves, but the
baryta remains as a white residue. This
should be allowed to settle, the clear liquid
poured off and the deposit again treated with
nitric acid and then boiled with water.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-04-08

Take any cold mush made of corn meal,
oat meal or hominy, and knead into enough
graham -four, no. too coarse, to form dough
just stiff enough to handle with plenty of
-four. Make into rolls from three to four
inches long and nearly an inch thick, then
bake in hot oven from thirty to forty min
utes. This bread is best eaten when warm
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NIodieska's Native Land.

Nine Modjeslia says she will not return to
Poland to live because she can do nothing
there, Russian tyranny is so great She
wants to live where she can take all active
interest in whatever is going on about her.
New York Tribune.
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MILLINERY FOR YOUNG LADIES.

In the second cut are shown three styles
admirably adapted for young ladies. One
figure represents rough straw hat, with
gros grain ribbon and standing cluster Of
flowers for its trimming. A second figure
shows straw hat of cru color, with upright
blue ribbon bow and ends and brown ostrich
tips for trimming. Tho remaining model
represents brown Milan straw hat trimmed
with blue gros grain and pink roses.
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Manv New Ideas

i'm the home cure of diseases, accidents and
how to treat them, and many hints of value
to the sick will be found in DIR. Kaufmann's
great medical work; elegant illustrations.
Send three cent stamps to A. p. Ordway
4 Co., Boston, Mass, and receive copy
free.
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A Convenient Nursery Table.

A nursery table that recommends itself,
being at ono and tho same time convenient
and decorative, is described in The Lesson.
The Lid of the table-rep,esented in tho cut Us
open-when closed down covers tho bat,,
from sight and converts tho arrangement into
an ordinary dressing table. d an
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SCIENCE AND PROGRESS.
A METHOD OF MAKING sANDPAPER
WITH PuLvERlzED GLASS.

Doubt Thrown Upon tho Cavern Theory
OF Earthquakes by Professor O'Reilly.
An Interesting pillarity
and Density OF Liquids.
An experiment that anybody can try, and
one that may be utilized in a lecture course, ia
illustrated IN the accompanying cut. 1t Is an
experiment OIL the capillarity md density Of
liquids. Tho Scientific American gives the
following directions for its performance:
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"What is Jigsen in mawning for, do you
know?"
Its eithaw faw his bwothaw aw his dawg.
One of 'em died lawst week. but WEAKLY faw-
get which it was"-ToMn Topics.
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A Question Of Grammar.

Will you please inform me II the expression,
II had rather is correct! ,- CT.
The expression 10 not condemned by the
grammar, but II would rather" is often pre-.
ferred,
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Pulverized Steatite for Walls.

Recent accounts make it appea. that pull
verified steatite is coming into use quito salts
factorily as a finish or covering for walls and
ceilings. 1t is simply soapstone; it takes a
high polish, is pearl gray in tint, is sail to
present the best possible surface for painting,
either in oil or water color, and, what is very
desirable, will neither crack nor chip. 1t is
claimed for it that it is non-conductor and
non-absorbent; that it can be washed with
out injury; nails can be driven into it with
out damage; when subject to heat, moisture
and chemical fumes, it gives no smell; and it
does not turn yellow with age. 1t is thought
to be specially adapted for hospitals, fac
tories, cellars, markets, etc.